Welcome to Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico
Learn more about this Jewel of the Mexican Pacific.
Bucerias has a prime location. Specifically, it is located between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, two of the most tourist destinations in the Bay. That is why it is one of the preferred destinations for many visitors to Bahía de Banderas.
Discover all the alternative activities you can do in Bucerías, Nayarit.
😃 What to do in Bucerias?
Take advantage of your visit and discover new places to eat, rest, enjoy all the magic and charm of this town.
🌴 Bucerias: everything you need to know when visiting us
Located between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita, Bucerías is a hidden gem that is often overlooked by tourists.
With its laid-back vibe, affordable restaurants serving fresh seafood and local specialties, and long, sandy beaches, it's perfect for those who don't like crowds.
Did you know that tourists, especially from Canada and the United States, love to visit the beach?
Bucerías, whose meaning comes from "place of divers", is an appropriate name for a perfect town for snorkeling and diving. There is a diving point off the coast of the city.
In addition to relaxing on the beach, Bucerias offers a wide range of attractions and activities to keep you entertained during your stay.
📍Where is Bucerías located?
One of the best beaches in Bahía Bandera (and the longest), Bucerías is a coastal town in the Mexican state of Nayarit, halfway between Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita.
✈️ How far is Bucerías from the Puerto Vallarta Airport?
Bucerías is approximately 17.5 km from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta Airport) and 23 km from Puerto Vallarta (the closest city to Bucerías).
🚔 How safe is Bucerías to live and visit?
Bucerías and Bahía de Banderas are among the safest and most peaceful places in Mexico, but due to their small size they are not included in the general safety ranking.
In addition, Puerto Vallarta, the largest city in the region, regularly appears as one of the safest cities in the country.
Living in Bucerias, you rarely hear about violent crime. It is a place where you can walk peacefully all day, but like anywhere in the world, do not forget your belongings or walk around town with large sums of money.
Beware of rental scams (not all scams, but beware) if you're vacationing or visiting here before moving.
💃🏼 What to do in Bucerias?
In addition to visiting beautiful beaches, Bucerías offers the following activities:
Take a walk through the Golden Zone and Downtown/North Bucerias.
Explore Centro/Norte Bucerías with shops, art galleries, churches and a central plaza with local cuisine and live music.
Horseback riding
If you like horses, take a leisurely ride along the coast. Enjoy the impressive sunsets while enjoying the sea and the landscapes of Bucerías.
Bicycle rental
Do you like to ride a bike? Choose from a variety of bike rental options as part of your tour or to explore the city on your own. You can also go by bike to Nuevo Vallarta (Nuevo Nayarit), which takes almost half an hour to get there.
If you want to book by the hour or a tour of the area, click on the following button and ask for availability:
🍽 Restaurants in Bucerias? For every taste
Despite not being a large city, Bucerías has a wide variety of restaurants for all tastes and budgets:
- Seafood
- Thai
- Italian (with delicious pasta and pizza)
- Of course tacos are everywhere
- And much more!
Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner while watching the sunset.
💵 Is it expensive to live in this town?
No. Nearly a third of the cost of living compared to the US and Canada, for example.
Mexico is characterized by having a great variety and delicious foods that can be found at very affordable prices. If you go to your local market and you will find everything fresh and natural. Or you just go to a supermarket to find good deals (Walmart, Chedraui, etc.).
Basic services are affordable, as is local transportation.
And what about health services? You can find everything, good services and others (like everywhere), but there are excellent medical centers and if you need any specialty, Puerto Vallarta is only 30 minutes on average from downtown Bucerías.
☀️ How is the weather in Bucerías during the year?
The climate of Bucerías has little variation throughout the year. It is not a very rainy area (except for the rainy season, about 3 months of the year), so the sky is almost always clear.
Humidity increases mid-year temperatures and wind chill. The warmest months are June, July and August, with an average temperature of 32.8 °C (91.1 °F).
The rest of the time it averages up to 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). Check the weather as you read this, or the weather forecast here: Weather in Bucerias.
🕣 And what time zone does the town and Bahía de Banderas have?
Bucerías is part of Central Standard Time (CST). We are currently 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). You will see it written as “America/Mexico_City “GMT/UTC -6.0″”.
The time changes to “GMT/UTC -5.0” in summer and back to “GMT/UTC -6.0” in winter.
If you want to know exactly how the weather is in Bucerias at the time you read this article, click here.
